Description
Author: Mirna Alarcão
Title: African Elegance
Description of the work: This abstract artistic representation captures the spirit of the Bird of Paradise flower, native to South Africa. Against a deep, midnight black backdrop, the canvas comes alive with a dance of colors that evoke the flower’s unique form. On the left, a streak of cerulean blue gently flows down, reminiscent of the cool tones found in the flower’s pointed petals. This merges into a swath of fiery orange, akin to the vibrant, crane-like crests of the Bird of Paradise. The colors curve and rise, transitioning into a column of blended reds, greens, and blues, mirroring the flower’s distinctive, fan-like bracts. The bold color palette and dynamic movement on the canvas celebrate the exotic and striking beauty of the Bird of Paradise, inviting viewers to appreciate its association with freedom, magnificence, and the splendor of the natural world.
Dimensions: 39/37 x 31/49 in.
Medium: Oil on canvas